Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Pregnant women sometimes have light spotting. That’s when a tiny bit of blood leaks from the vagina or the surface of the cervix. It may happen after a vaginal exam. It may also happen after sex. If the blood starts out pink or red and turns dark brown, it is not […]
First Aid Most adults can donate a pint of blood without harmful side effects, but losing a quart of blood, quickly, can lead to shock and even death. In a child, losing a pint (or less depending on the child’s size) can put the child in extreme danger. Signs & Symptoms For External Bleeding *
Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Sore bump on the skin that may be filled with fluid. Swelling. * Pain and tenderness to the touch. Causes * Friction on the skin. This is the main cause. * Skin rashes, frostbite, and second-degree burns. * Herpes simplex viruses. * Allergic reaction to medicine. * Epidermolysis bullosa
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. You begin counting from the start of your last menstrual period. That’s about 9 calendar months. The 9 months are divided into 3 parts. Each part is called a trimester. The trimester charts that follow show changes in your body. They show how your
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Skin Conditions Boils are common, but usually minor, skin problems. Most often, they occur in areas where the skin becomes chaffed and where there are hair follicles. This includes the neck, buttocks, armpits, and genitals. A boil can range in size from that of a pea to a ping pong ball. Signs & Symptoms *
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Pregnant women get backaches because: * The growing uterus and extra weight pull the body forward. Standing this way can strain the back muscles. * Hormones are released during pregnancy. These make the ligaments soften and stretch. Ligaments are tissues that surround and support the joints. * Joints in the
Dental & Mouth Concerns Bad breath (halitosis) is a social concern. It can be a health issue, too. Signs & Symptoms * A bad odor from the mouth. To detect this, wipe the back of your tongue with a piece of white, sterile gauze. After 5 minutes, smell the gauze for an odor. * An
Skin Conditions Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are painful ulcers on the skin. Common sites are the head, back, buttocks, tailbone, knees, and ankles. Signs & Symptoms * The skin may feel sore in areas where a bone is close to the skin. There may be no feeling at all. * The skin gets irritated
First Aid * Learn basic first-aid skills. Take courses in CPR and first aid. These give hands-on practice in giving first aid and CPR the right way. Find out about them from your local Red Cross, police and/or fire department, etc. * Find out what services your health plan covers and what steps you have
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Brain & Nervous System About 5.3 million persons in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is the most common cause of dementia – a broad term that means cognitive function declines enough to interfere with daily life activities. Nearly half of people age 85 and older may have AD, but it is not a
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